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UK Parliament Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Flooding Inquiry: Written Evidence from Dr Kate Smith et al. (FLO0043) (2021)
Report
Smith, K., Thomas, R. E., Skinner, C., Davidson, G., Parsons, D., McLelland, S., Coulthard, T., Malik, K., Harrison, L., Ramsden, S., Moloney, J., Ahmed, J., Carter, C., Wolstenholme, J., Halstead, F., & Betts, P. (2021). UK Parliament Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Flooding Inquiry: Written Evidence from Dr Kate Smith et al. (FLO0043)

This submission presents the research conducted within the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull. Our work demonstrates that hazards represented by flooding have multiple dimensions, and that solutions to them need to take these... Read More about UK Parliament Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Flooding Inquiry: Written Evidence from Dr Kate Smith et al. (FLO0043).

Benthic species as mud patrol - modelled effects of bioturbators and biofilms on large-scale estuarine mud and morphology (2021)
Journal Article
Brückner, M. Z., Schwarz, C., Coco, G., Baar, A., Boechat Albernaz, M., & Kleinhans, M. G. (2021). Benthic species as mud patrol - modelled effects of bioturbators and biofilms on large-scale estuarine mud and morphology. Earth surface processes and landforms : the journal of the British Geomorphological Research Group, 46(6), 1128-1144. https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5080

Sediment-stabilizing and -destabilizing organisms, i.e. microphytobenthos (biofilms) and macrozoobenthos (bioturbators), affect the erodibility of muddy sediments, potentially altering large-scale estuarine morphology. Using a novel eco-morphodynamic... Read More about Benthic species as mud patrol - modelled effects of bioturbators and biofilms on large-scale estuarine mud and morphology.

On the hydrodynamics of flexible vegetation canopies (2021)
Thesis
Houseago, R. On the hydrodynamics of flexible vegetation canopies. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4200892

Aquatic vegetation canopies, including seagrasses, provide a host of ecosystem services within coastal environments. The environmental, social, and economic benefits are primarily controlled by the detailed interactions between hydrodynamics and cano... Read More about On the hydrodynamics of flexible vegetation canopies.

HIGH-TEMPERATURE DIRECT VAPOR GENERATION ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE IN THE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER APPLICATION (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, P., & Li, J. (2021, October). HIGH-TEMPERATURE DIRECT VAPOR GENERATION ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE IN THE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER APPLICATION. Presented at 6th International Seminar on ORC Power Systems, Technical University of Munich

A novel direct vapor generation solar thermal power system in the high-temperature application (>350oC) is proposed. The system mainly consists of a solar field, two-tank thermal storage, and cascade organic/steam Rankine cycle (ORC-SRC). Compared wi... Read More about HIGH-TEMPERATURE DIRECT VAPOR GENERATION ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE IN THE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER APPLICATION.

Investigation of a novel solar photovltaic/micro-channel loop- heat-pipe heat and power system (2021)
Thesis
Yu, M. Investigation of a novel solar photovltaic/micro-channel loop- heat-pipe heat and power system. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4251471

To tackle the crisis of climate change, increasing the use of renewable energy and enhancing the efficiency of the energy systems are crucial to creating more sustainable and inclusive communities and resilience. This research aims to develop a novel... Read More about Investigation of a novel solar photovltaic/micro-channel loop- heat-pipe heat and power system.

2020-Vision: understanding climate (in)action through the emotional lens of loss (2021)
Journal Article
Jones, L., Halstead, F., Parsons, K. J., Le, H., Bui, L. T. H., Hackney, C. R., & Parsons, D. R. (2021). 2020-Vision: understanding climate (in)action through the emotional lens of loss. Journal of the British Academy, 9(s5), 29-68. https://doi.org/10.5871/jba/009s5.029

We are the midst of a climate emergency requiring urgent climate action that is as yet unforthcoming both on the scale and at the speed needed. This article considers this current state of inaction and how we might understand the processes of attitud... Read More about 2020-Vision: understanding climate (in)action through the emotional lens of loss.

Analysis of a novel photovoltaic/thermal system using InGaN/GaN MQWs cells in high temperature applications (2020)
Journal Article
Ren, X., Li, J., Gao, D., Wu, L., & Pei, G. (2021). Analysis of a novel photovoltaic/thermal system using InGaN/GaN MQWs cells in high temperature applications. Renewable energy, 168, 11-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.12.035

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd The solar cells commonly adopted in the photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) have negative temperature coefficients, leading to a significant decrement in electrical efficiency as cell's temperature exceeds 80 °C, and thus the PV/T systems... Read More about Analysis of a novel photovoltaic/thermal system using InGaN/GaN MQWs cells in high temperature applications.

Species-specific impact of microplastics on coral physiology (2020)
Journal Article
Mendrik, F., Henry, T., Burdett, H., Hackney, C., Waller, C., Parsons, D., & Hennige, S. (2021). Species-specific impact of microplastics on coral physiology. Environmental pollution, 269, Article 116238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116238

There is evidence that microplastic (MP) pollution can negatively influence coral health; however, mechanisms are unknown and most studies have used MP exposure concentrations that are considerably higher than current environmental conditions. Furthe... Read More about Species-specific impact of microplastics on coral physiology.

Design and analysis of a novel dual source vapor injection heat pump using exhaust and ambient air (2020)
Journal Article
Li, J., Fan, Y., Zhao, X., Bai, X., Zhou, J., Badiei, A., Myers, S., & Ma, X. (2021). Design and analysis of a novel dual source vapor injection heat pump using exhaust and ambient air. Energy and Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbenv.2020.11.004

A novel dual source vapor injection heat pump (DSVIHP) using exhaust and ambient air is proposed. The air exhausted from the building first releases energy to the medium-pressure evaporator and is then mixed with the ambient air to heat the low-press... Read More about Design and analysis of a novel dual source vapor injection heat pump using exhaust and ambient air.

Potential of performance improvement of concentrated solar power plants by optimizing the parabolic trough receiver (2020)
Journal Article
Yang, H., Wang, Q., Cao, J., Pei, G., & Li, J. (2020). Potential of performance improvement of concentrated solar power plants by optimizing the parabolic trough receiver. Frontiers in Energy, 14, 867–881. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11708-020-0707-y

This paper proposes a comprehensive thermodynamic and economic model to predict and compare the performance of concentrated solar power plants with traditional and novel receivers with different configurations involving operating temperatures and loc... Read More about Potential of performance improvement of concentrated solar power plants by optimizing the parabolic trough receiver.

Performance assessment and optimisation of a novel guideless irregular dew point cooler using artificial intelligence (2020)
Thesis
Akhlagi, Y. G. Performance assessment and optimisation of a novel guideless irregular dew point cooler using artificial intelligence. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222977

Air Conditioners (ACs) are a vital need in modern buildings to provide comfortable indoor air for the occupants. Several alternatives for the traditional coolers are introduced to improve the cooling efficiency but among them, Evaporative Coolers (EC... Read More about Performance assessment and optimisation of a novel guideless irregular dew point cooler using artificial intelligence.

Hourly performance forecast of a dew point cooler using explainable Artificial Intelligence and evolutionary optimisations by 2050 (2020)
Journal Article
Golizadeh Akhlaghi, Y., Aslansefat, K., Zhao, X., Sadati, S., Badiei, A., Xiao, X., Shittu, S., Fan, Y., & Ma, X. (2021). Hourly performance forecast of a dew point cooler using explainable Artificial Intelligence and evolutionary optimisations by 2050. Applied energy, 281, Article 116062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116062

The empirical success of the Artificial Intelligence (AI), has enhanced importance of the transparency in black box Machine Learning (ML) models. This study pioneers in developing an explainable and interpretable Deep Neural Network (DNN) model for a... Read More about Hourly performance forecast of a dew point cooler using explainable Artificial Intelligence and evolutionary optimisations by 2050.

The Kasei Valles, Mars: a unified record of episodic channel flows and ancient ocean levels (2020)
Journal Article
Duran, S., & Coulthard, T. J. (2020). The Kasei Valles, Mars: a unified record of episodic channel flows and ancient ocean levels. Scientific reports, 10(1), Article 18571. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-75080-y

There is widespread evidence across Mars of past flows in major channel systems as well as more than one palaeo ocean level. However, evidence for the timing of channel flows and ocean levels is based on geographically diverse sources with a limited... Read More about The Kasei Valles, Mars: a unified record of episodic channel flows and ancient ocean levels.

Relating the Flow Processes and Bedforms of Steady-State and Waning Density Currents (2020)
Journal Article
de Cala, I., Ohata, K., Dorrell, R., Naruse, H., Patacci, M., Amy, L. A., Simmons, S., McLelland, S. J., & McCaffrey, W. D. (2020). Relating the Flow Processes and Bedforms of Steady-State and Waning Density Currents. Frontiers in Earth Science, 8, Article 535743. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2020.535743

© Copyright© 2020 de Cala, Ohata, Dorrell, Naruse, Patacci, Amy, Simmons, McLelland and McCaffrey. The interaction between turbidity currents and mobile substrates can lead to the development of different types of bedforms. Although much research has... Read More about Relating the Flow Processes and Bedforms of Steady-State and Waning Density Currents.

The Rise of Civil Society in Governing Flood Resilience (2020)
Thesis
Forrest, S. The Rise of Civil Society in Governing Flood Resilience. (Thesis). University of Groningen. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4005719

Flooding is an increasingly urgent problem that causes significant damage and disruption that affects people worldwide, including in the Netherlands and United Kingdom. Rainfall flooding is a growing risk for Dutch cities with recent floods in Arnhem... Read More about The Rise of Civil Society in Governing Flood Resilience.

Tackling fuel poverty through household advice and support: Exploring the impacts of a charity-led project in a disadvantaged city in the United Kingdom (2020)
Journal Article
Ramsden, S. (2020). Tackling fuel poverty through household advice and support: Exploring the impacts of a charity-led project in a disadvantaged city in the United Kingdom. Energy research & social science ERSS, 70, Article 101786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2020.101786

This article explores the impacts of a charity project which aimed to help people vulnerable to fuel poverty improve their energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, through providing energy monitors and advice at a household-level. The research make... Read More about Tackling fuel poverty through household advice and support: Exploring the impacts of a charity-led project in a disadvantaged city in the United Kingdom.

Impact of dams and climate change on suspended sediment flux to the Mekong delta (2020)
Journal Article
Bussi, G., Darby, S. E., Whitehead, P. G., Jin, L., Dadson, S. J., Voepel, H. E., Vasilopoulos, G., Hackney, C. R., Hutton, C., Berchoux, T., Parsons, D. R., & Nicholas, A. (2021). Impact of dams and climate change on suspended sediment flux to the Mekong delta. Science of the Total Environment, 755(1), Article 142468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142468

The livelihoods of millions of people living in the world's deltas are deeply interconnected with the sediment dynamics of these deltas. In particular a sustainable supply of fluvial sediments from upstream is critical for ensuring the fertility of d... Read More about Impact of dams and climate change on suspended sediment flux to the Mekong delta.

Modeling the geomorphic response to early river engineering works using CAESAR-Lisflood (2020)
Journal Article
Ramirez, J. A., Zischg, A. P., Schürmann, S., Zimmermann, M., Weingartner, R., Coulthard, T., & Keiler, M. (2020). Modeling the geomorphic response to early river engineering works using CAESAR-Lisflood. Anthropocene, 32, Article 100266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ancene.2020.100266

Landscape Evolution Models (LEMs) simulate the movement of water and sediment over the landscape. Although much progress has been made in the development of LEMs, few have been tested in rivers subject to anthropogenic impacts that produce high energ... Read More about Modeling the geomorphic response to early river engineering works using CAESAR-Lisflood.

Maximising the employability benefits of environmental fieldwork for a diverse student body (2020)
Thesis
Peasland, E. (2020). Maximising the employability benefits of environmental fieldwork for a diverse student body. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4922296

Fieldwork is a signature pedagogy of subjects including biosciences, geographical and earth sciences and environmental sciences and provides benefits for students’ academic, social and professional development. The opportunity for students to develop... Read More about Maximising the employability benefits of environmental fieldwork for a diverse student body.

A bigger splat: The catastrophic geology of a 1.2-b.y.-old terrestrial megaclast (2020)
Journal Article
Killingback, Z., Holdsworth, R. E., Walker, R. J., Nielsen, S., Dempsey, E., & Hardman, K. (2020). A bigger splat: The catastrophic geology of a 1.2-b.y.-old terrestrial megaclast. Geology, https://doi.org/10.1130/G48079.1

Rockfalls are relatively little described from the ancient geological record, likely due to their poor preservation potential. At Clachtoll, northwest Scotland, a megaclast (100 m × 60 m × 15 m) of Neoarchean Lewisian gneiss with an estimated mass of... Read More about A bigger splat: The catastrophic geology of a 1.2-b.y.-old terrestrial megaclast.